An overturned lorry has sparked disruption on the M62 this morning.
A picture released by Highways England shows the heavy goods vehicle on its side next to a tree as emergency services deal with the accident.
The crash, close to Burtonwood Services, has sparked delays with an exit slip road closed at Junction 8, the exit for the services and A574.
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At 7.45am the slip road was being temporarily closed so the lorry could be recovered.
At this stage it is unclear if anybody has been injured but Highways England said in a tweet: "We're working to get the lanes reopened as quickly and as safely as possible. "
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It warned motorists: "The #M62 eastbound entry slip road at #J8 / Burtonwood Services (#A574 #BurtonwoodServices) 1 lane has been closed due to a collision. Traffic Officers are currently at scene, Recovery are on their way to the area to assist."
And travel monitors INRIX said: "M62 Eastbound lane closed on entry slip road due to overturned lorry at J8 A5281 Burtonwood Road (Warrington West / Burtonwood). Traffic is coping well. Lane one (of two) is closed as you join the motorway."
The slip road has now reopened.
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